This place is so much fun. I've gone to two painting classes now, once alone and once with a date and I had a blast both times and came home with a beautiful painting. The teachers are great and show you exactly how to make your painting look like a professional painted it. An evening well spent! read more

I hadn't been to this new location of Brush & Barrel before (they moved to this location from the 1st Ave location in 2021), so this was a great chance to check it out. My husband and I had such a great time testing out our creative brains as we painted Picasso-inspired faces. Thankfully, the staff were generous with the paint! I think I asked for more paint 3-4 times... maybe I just like to glob in on, though. :) The space we painted in fit approximately 20-25 people. There was another room where splatter painting occurs. I think every one of us in our group said, "OooooOOOOooooo," as we passed that room on our way out. I will be curious to check it out sometime. read more

Do it! We all have a creative/ artistic side no matter our talents. I recently attended a class and had little hopes that my painting would turn out as I expected.... it honestly turned out better! Love that you can attend a class and not worry about obtaining the supplies or cleaning up afterward. Show up, paint, drink a glass of wine, laugh, and leave feeling accomplished! PS they have a splatter room that I am planning on trying next with my nephew! :) read more

Virtual painting!? Yes, please. Virtual painting a first grader can do? Heck, yes! My seven year old's elementary school organized an at-home painting event with Brush and Barrel. It was perfection! I found the event on their site. Paid online. And then a few days prior to the Saturday morning event, all the materials needed were delivered on our doorstep. Canvas, Paint, Brushes, Sponges, Paper Towels-- EVERYTHING! I LOVE (as a parent) that all the prep was basically done for me. Cora was so excited to paint her schools mascot-- a bulldog named Norman! This first grader was able to follow along, no problem-- due to excellent instructions by the owner, Stevie. (And didn't the painting end up so darn cute!?) Kuddos to Borlaug Elementary School for facilitating this. Brush and Barrel thank you for putting on such a wonderful weekend event. Stevie, you rock! Brush and Barrel offers a lot of virtual painting events. For both adults and kids! Check out their site. read more

Brush and Barrel - Iowa Class! - Paint & Sip Near Me - Coralville, Iowa

What a fun thing to do! I booked a class to paint an Iowa Sunset as a date night with my partner. We had such an wonderful time :) Our AMAZING instructor Stevie was warm, welcoming, did a fantastic job making sure everyone was up to speed before moving on and gave tons of tips to accomplish our paintings! She also played good music to give a chill vibe. They have a nice selection of wine, beer and non-alcoholic beverages. There were a couple of breaks where you had time to relax/refresh your beverage/use the restroom. Everything is set up and ready to go! The class is small enough, you're able to get one on one attention if you fall behind and this is fun for people of all skills levels. The steps are easy to follow and everyone seemed to be enjoying themselves. Stevie assured us there are no mistakes. Sounds like they have events specific to Date Night where you create complementary paintings(two different paintings that go together). They also offer events! Highly recommend and will definitely be back. read more

Brush and Barrel - Proud of our Iowa Sunset paintings - Paint & Sip Near Me - Coralville, Iowa

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The best "I'd rather stay inside where it's warm" activity!! If you're looking for a date night, paint! If you're looking for a family friendly activity, paint! If you're looking for a night out with the girls paint! Even if you want to do something by yourself, PAINT! My family came to visit (all the way from Las Vegas!) and we just couldn't figure out a fun activity to do together to get us out of the house. I came across Brush & Barrel and decided to give it a go! It was $20 per person online. I believe it's more if you're a walk-in. Our class was about two hours long. Let me just say, we had SO MUCH FUN! None of us are painters, nor are we all that gifted in anything that requires "creativity". BUT, we were able to follow along in class while still being creative! We all left with a different (but similar) piece of art. In fact, it inspired us to have a paint night on New Year's Day! It was such a fun way to start off the year! There was so much included with our paint class. The canvas, paint, brushes, and easel were all set up when we arrived. We were provided an apron as wells as snacks and juice boxes. Wine and beer were available for purchase. The ladies working day were so great! They gave advice, made sure people felt good about what they had going on in front of them, and were so patient with their step-by-step instructions. I am already planning on going back for a date night. Oh, they also do private events! I have one coming up in April at work and you better believe I will be there. I highly recommend trying your hand at painting! Maybe it can be your New Years resolution for 2020 ;) read more

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This place is sooooo underated! My GF and I came here for 'date night' and I was a little iffy because it cost $35 but if you do the math it way cheaper than painting at home Canvas: ~$10 1 beer: ~$5 paint 6 colors × $4 each =~$24 Brushes: ~$2 Lesson from an instructor for two hours: priceless! Avid painter or not, this is a great place to go to! read more

Brush and Barrel - Paint & Sip Near Me - Coralville, Iowa

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This is my favorite date night spot! I can't explain to you how much fun it is to drink wine and paint while doing it with someone you cherish. I've been a couple of times and I've enjoyed each visit. I usually bring boxed wine because the class can be rather long for just a small 750ml wine bottle. The instructors are awesome and they make you feel like Picasso even when you're really bad at it. It's a great time and you won't be disappointed! read more

Brush and Barrel - Date night! Bicycling in Iowa. - Paint & Sip Near Me - Coralville, Iowa

I was visiting town from New York City, and was looking for a unique and new experience to try out out with my best friend. We found a Groupon for this place and I absolutely loved it. It was a lot of fun, and very relaxing. The owner is super friendly, and takes the time to answer any questions. We started the evening with a complimentary wine tasting and small snacks like cupcakes and chocolates. After we decided what wine we wanted for our full serving we sat down and started painting. Great and very fun experience. Definitely recommend! Must do in Iowa City. And when you go home you can take your painting with you and proudly display it somewhere. :) read more

Brush and Barrel - My first painting ever. The teacher was very welcoming and engaging. Loved this place! - Paint & Sip Near Me - Coralville, Iowa

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We had a private party to celebrate 3 family birthdays. A few family members had done this before, but most of us were rookies. They suggested 3 paintings from which we could choose that would suit our various ages and skill level. While the 14 family members were a bit rowdy, the kind folks running the show didn't seem to mind. They were extremely helpful, and they made our time there fun. It was a great experience, I would recommend them to anyone! read more

Highly recommend Brush and Barrel! I recently visited for a fundraising event and enjoyed meeting several people also there for the first time. The owners Matt and Dori are very friendly and make you feel at home in their big and bright space that almost feels like an artist's private studio. It'd be a fun place to go with friends (and have a glass of wine while painting!) or host a party or event. Looking forward to the next time. Thanks B&B! read more

Brush and Barrel - Paint & Sip Near Me - Coralville, Iowa

Always a wonderful experience. The teachers are great and come around to help or offer advice. Everyone's paintings turn out so different, but all amazing. Looking forward to my next painting adventure! read more

Had the best time here! The host was amazing, the artist talented and the atmosphere just right. I can't wait to go back

As someone from out of state planning a bachelorette party...they have been awesome. Beyond the great deals they have, they offered additional help when I mentioned not being from the area. What a great business...I signed up for yelp just to give them a great review because I am that happy!!!! read more